Every Thursday, the members of Hammerspace gather to socialize, network, and meet new members of the space. We welcome the community at large to come down during this time to explore the workshop, check out all of the tools, fabrication equipment and work space made available to HammerSpace members, and ask questions of our community of Hammerspace users.

There is a concession stand and kids playroom available, and the evening is always the origin point of new and amazing creative ideas.

Tours are led every 30 minutes for those curious about the tools and capabilities of the facility and staff. This is a free event, open to the public.

We are a community of tech professionals and enthusiasts that are inspired and passionate about technology in all forms and applications. We are focused on connecting the Kansas City Tech community through the simplest form of communication…a conversation.

Kansas City Tech and Beer (http://www.techandbeers.com/) is a platform for technology professionals and entrepreneurs who wouldn't normally cross paths to meet, collaborate, and learn about what their peers are doing in our own community.

TAB is one of the fastest growing tech community focused groups and we welcome you to join thousands of TAB members. Learn more about TAB and what we are all about:

**THIS IS A 2-DAY, 2-PART CLASS. FIRST PART IS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, NOON-5:00PM. SECOND PART IS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, FROM NOON UNTIL YOUR KNIFE IS COMPLETED.**

Learn the art of knife smithing as you create a beautiful damascus utility knife.

These are a long time favorite of our instructor. A beautiful and compact knife based on a skinning knife that makes itself useful on a daily basis.

The wood grain pattern of damascus style laminate steel is highlighted by your choice of a variety of exotic hard woods for the handle.

On day 1 we will be shaping the knife in our workshop. Learn to profile your knife, apply a bevel and create a blade. Apply intricate filework to the spine or add a hole for a lanyard. At the end of this class (or the beginning of class 2) we will heat treat our blades, and acid etch them to bring out the patterns in the steel.

On day 2 we will learn how to attach a handle with brass pins. We will shape and finish the handles and finish and polish and sharpen the blades.

WELDING FOR EVERYONE! In the Welding for Everyone class, the instructor will cover basic welding techniques. A variety of useful welding methods will be demonstrated and then repeated by the students. Open to beginners as well as those who have prior experience. Please bring a long sleeved, preferably denim shirt with you to protect your arms. The class will introduce you to flux-core wire feed, MIG and ARC welding. For ages: 18-118 (All materials included) Seating is limited.

This night is our BIG giveaway meeting (they happen twice a year). In addition to the Creative Cloud annual subscription, we always have a large assortment of other great door prizes to give away! We will be announcing these on the group Facebook page leading up to the event.

A $10 donation will get you an extra raffle ticket to increase your chances for these giveaways.

If it is your first meeting, you cannot win the Creative Cloud subscription; all other loot is up for grabs though.

DEMOS – We have 4 slots for demos. Show off a cool project you've done, tell us about a new technique you've discovered, share that sweet piece of gear you can't live without – whatever you think the group would appreciate. Please limit it to 10 minutes max - we'll be keeping track! To sign up, please message Kyle or Nick on Facebook or email kcvideocore@gmail.com with your topic. For presenting, you'll be rewarded with an extra raffle ticket, and more importantly, THE RESPECT OF YOUR PEERS.

Following the conference let's practice the tools that we just used of Ignites and Open Spaces. If you would like to do an ignite reach out to us on Slack. If you are on slack the would be at https://devopskc.slack.com or invite yourself at: https://slack.devopskc.com

I want to have a dedicated time to work on my blog post each week, I figured it would be great to schedule a time to blog and be with other WordPress people.

Let's get together and write and talk some, but be a support network to get our blog posts written.

This is not a help session, it is to post blogs.

This is not an information session, it is to post on your own website.

I plan on two in the morning per Month on Tuesdays or Wednesdays... Depending on my teaching schedule. Hope you to see you there.

NOTE - The library has free wifi. If you want a secure internet connection, bring your own hotspot - one will not be provided. The library does have secure computers right outside the conference 2 meeting room. The meeting room will change based on availability

Are you a designer looking to improve or expand? Are you a developer that wants to learn how to be a designer? In this session, we will explore Adobe XD and show how you can design applications efficiently, and quickly. Also, you will see how to do Prototyping with Adobe XD to show how your design will function to potential stakeholders.

About the presenter:Roger O'Dell is an instructor in software development, Senior Application developer and amateur artist. Working in the mobile space for the past several years, he has worked with various designers in mobile using a variety of technologies.

The Kansas City Search Engine Marketing Association is dedicated to educating the local business community about the benefits of Search Engine Marketing and helping aspiring and existing SEMs advance their careers.

Join us for and open-ended evening of building fun and interesting DIY Electronics Kits.

We have scoured the dark corners of the internet to bring you this selection of kits curated for makes of all ages and skill levels!

Are you a Beginner who is excited to learn the basics? We've got a basic kits that are easy to build and a blast to use!

Do you know what your doing but are eager for practice? Come build one of our larger multi-part kits!

Are you a soldering god who's looking for a challenge?! Then try your hand at building one of our Surface Mount Soldering Kits!

We meet in the Hammerspace Classroom starting at 6pm. You pick the kit you'd like to build from our selection, and our instructors will provide all the instruction, guidance, and assembly hints you need!

---Bring food and drink if you'd like, or even order takeout while you build.---

Young assistants are welcomed and encouraged!

No RSVP is required for MEMBERS of hammerspace $5 RSVP for non members, Kit prices vary from $15 to $45 depending on complexity. Cash and Cards accepted!

We're excited to announce our annual year-end forum. Come join the conversation as we explore the challenges of finding success and happiness as a software professional. Whether you are fresh out of college or a seasoned professional you will find value as our panel of renowned speakers share their insights and experiences.

This year-end party has become a great opportunity for a more relaxed discussion and night of networking. We'll have food, drinks, games, lots of great door prizes, and, of course, a fantastic panel talking about topics you care about.

This is our generic placeholder for the monthly meet-up. As topics are choosen or speakers booked, we will update the specific monthly meet -up with that information! Go ahead and join as a member so you don't miss out!

Simplifying your World with Microsoft Flow Buttons by Jerry WeinstockTrack: IT Pro, Developer, End-User, BusinessJerry is a Microsoft Dynamics MVP and a Founder of the PowerApps User Group in KC. Please also register here for updates: https://www.powerplatformug.com/kansascity

Jerry will be demonstrating a portfolio of Microsoft Flow Buttons that you can use to simplify your daily tasks, transfer data between applications and send out event driven notifications. The Flows that will be demonstrated will connect to a wide variety of applications such as SharePoint, Outlook, Dynamics 365, Excel, One Note and OneDrive.

During the presentation he will walk you through how to create a Flow Button, the design, triggers, input, actions and output. When you leave the session you will be able to create your first Flow Button when you get home.

HammerSpace will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC for Thanksgiving. Members of HammerSpace may still use the workshop if needed, but we hope that everyone will be spending the day with great food and loved ones. HammerSpace will open its doors again at the usual 11am time on Friday, Nov. 23rd.

• What we'll doCasual discussions about intersectional feminism over various topics. Conversations about how to succeed in life, work and relationships while advocating for yourself and empowering the women around you.

• What to bringAn open mind and willingness to share your experience, ask questions and potentially be vulnerable. If you have additional topics you'd like to discuss, please don't hesitate to reach out or bring them up in the course of conversation.

• Important to knowThese conversations aren't about subscribing to a certain set of answers, but instead, they're about having honest, organic discussions that help us do and be better every day.

We'll plan to be at the large pub table on the second floor. Subject to change depending on number of attendees, availability and weather. Click here for eventRead more...

Interested in helping the Kansas City area? Great! Whether or not you know how to code, you can help by joining us to work on civic hacking to create a better Kansas City and surrounding cities. Bring projects, ideas, designs, laptops, data, and friends.

Civic Heroes of all types welcome! This event is for coders and non-coders alike -- as long as you're interested in making government more transparent and building interesting things for our city, you're more than welcome!

Bring a laptop: If you intend on getting some hands-on hacking done (it's ok if you can't but it definitely helps to have one).

If you have something you'd like to work on or are excited about, please let us know via the meetup or at the hack night itself. We are growing our initiative and the energy comes from the community.

Code for KC is a program of KC Digital Drive, a local non-profit whose mission is to make Kansas City a digital leader by developing civic capacity to adapt to technology change. We are the local affiliate in Code for America's Brigade network.

Code for KC has a Code of Conduct! Please always be respectful and help us keep our events welcoming, positive, productive environments for everyone. Code For KC presenters and participants are held to this anti-harassment policy (http://codeforkc.org/hackkc-code-of-conduct).

Interested in helping the Kansas City area? Great! Whether or not you know how to code, you can help by joining us to work on civic hacking to create a better Kansas City and surrounding cities. Bring projects, ideas, designs, laptops, data, and friends.

Civic Heroes of all types welcome! This event is for coders and non-coders alike -- as long as you're interested in making government more transparent and building interesting things for our city, you're more than welcome!

Bring a laptop: If you intend on getting some hands-on hacking done (it's ok if you can't but it definitely helps to have one).

If you have something you'd like to work on or are excited about, please let us know via the meetup or at the hack night itself. We are growing our initiative and the energy comes from the community.

Code for KC is a program of KC Digital Drive, a local non-profit whose mission is to make Kansas City a digital leader by developing civic capacity to adapt to technology change. We are the local affiliate in Code for America's Brigade network.

Code for KC has a Code of Conduct! Please always be respectful and help us keep our events welcoming, positive, productive environments for everyone. Code For KC presenters and participants are held to this anti-harassment policy (http://codeforkc.org/hackkc-code-of-conduct).

This night is our BIG giveaway meeting (they happen twice a year). In addition to the Creative Cloud annual subscription, we always have a large assortment of other great door prizes to give away! We will be announcing these on the group Facebook page leading up to the event.

A $10 donation will get you an extra raffle ticket to increase your chances for these giveaways.

If it is your first meeting, you cannot win the Creative Cloud subscription; all other loot is up for grabs though.

DEMOS – We have 4 slots for demos. Show off a cool project you've done, tell us about a new technique you've discovered, share that sweet piece of gear you can't live without – whatever you think the group would appreciate. Please limit it to 10 minutes max - we'll be keeping track! To sign up, please message Kyle or Nick on Facebook or email kcvideocore@gmail.com with your topic. For presenting, you'll be rewarded with an extra raffle ticket, and more importantly, THE RESPECT OF YOUR PEERS.

Following the conference let's practice the tools that we just used of Ignites and Open Spaces. If you would like to do an ignite reach out to us on Slack. If you are on slack the would be at https://devopskc.slack.com or invite yourself at: https://slack.devopskc.com

I want to have a dedicated time to work on my blog post each week, I figured it would be great to schedule a time to blog and be with other WordPress people.

Let's get together and write and talk some, but be a support network to get our blog posts written.

This is not a help session, it is to post blogs.

This is not an information session, it is to post on your own website.

I plan on two in the morning per Month on Tuesdays or Wednesdays... Depending on my teaching schedule. Hope you to see you there.

NOTE - The library has free wifi. If you want a secure internet connection, bring your own hotspot - one will not be provided. The library does have secure computers right outside the conference 2 meeting room. The meeting room will change based on availability

If you've ever wanted to get into 3D printing, but don't quite know how to get started, then this is the class for you! 3D Printing & Design class, going on every other Saturday at Hammerspace. Learn how to design objects to be printed, as well as how to operate a 3D printer. No prior knowledge required.

Be sure to bring your laptop so you can get set up to get started on designing your first 3D creation.

FYI: There are two ONI 3D printer available to members of HammerSpace Workshop.

Our Saturday meetings are free-formed. Attendees bring up topics that interest them or that they want feedback on. Attendees are welcome to participate or just kick back and soak in the discussions. There are also no dumb questions! If you're just starting out this is a great opportunity to ask questions.

The meeting structure usually follows this format:

* Introductions / meet and greet new members* Open group discussion on any development topic, concern or question; discussing any new happenings that interest the group* Get help setting up your development environment, looking at code, quick demos, etc. (time permitting)

All levels welcome!

Maybe you have been using using PHP for a week or even a decade--we all have things to learn and share. If you enjoy working with PHP, or want to learn more about it this meeting is for you.

Get Involved

If you're looking for a presentation-focused event with talks and demos, check out our weeknight meetups. We would also love to have you present! Please contact an organizer through Meetup or talk after a meeting to tell us more about your topic.

This is a 3D Printer Build/Repair Clinic for those who need assistance building or repairing their 3D printer. Tom Newell, local inventor and distributor of ONI 3D printers will be walking you through the build or repair of your ONI 3D printer or any other brand of 3D printer you bring in with you. Spare parts for ONI printers will be on hand for sale during this clinic.

**THIS IS A 2-DAY, 2-PART CLASS. FIRST PART IS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, NOON-5:00PM. SECOND PART IS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, FROM NOON UNTIL YOUR KNIFE IS COMPLETED.**

Learn the art of knife smithing as you create a beautiful damascus utility knife.

These are a long time favorite of our instructor. A beautiful and compact knife based on a skinning knife that makes itself useful on a daily basis.

The wood grain pattern of damascus style laminate steel is highlighted by your choice of a variety of exotic hard woods for the handle.

On day 1 we will be shaping the knife in our workshop. Learn to profile your knife, apply a bevel and create a blade. Apply intricate filework to the spine or add a hole for a lanyard. At the end of this class (or the beginning of class 2) we will heat treat our blades, and acid etch them to bring out the patterns in the steel.

On day 2 we will learn how to attach a handle with brass pins. We will shape and finish the handles and finish and polish and sharpen the blades.

Interested in helping the Kansas City area? Great! Whether or not you know how to code, you can help by joining us to work on civic hacking to create a better Kansas City and surrounding cities. Bring projects, ideas, designs, laptops, data, and friends.

Civic Heroes of all types welcome! This event is for coders and non-coders alike -- as long as you're interested in making government more transparent and building interesting things for our city, you're more than welcome!

Bring a laptop: If you intend on getting some hands-on hacking done (it's ok if you can't but it definitely helps to have one).

If you have something you'd like to work on or are excited about, please let us know via the meetup or at the hack night itself. We are growing our initiative and the energy comes from the community.

Code for KC is a program of KC Digital Drive, a local non-profit whose mission is to make Kansas City a digital leader by developing civic capacity to adapt to technology change. We are the local affiliate in Code for America's Brigade network.

Code for KC has a Code of Conduct! Please always be respectful and help us keep our events welcoming, positive, productive environments for everyone. Code For KC presenters and participants are held to this anti-harassment policy (http://codeforkc.org/hackkc-code-of-conduct).